Rockstar Games has unveiled the debut trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, the highly anticipated installment in its groundbreaking open-world crime series, following an early online leak.

Since its 2013 release, Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 190 million copies, solidifying its position as one of the most profitable entertainment products. Coupled with GTA Online, it has generated an astonishing $7.7 billion for Take-Two, making it an industry titan.

The trailer hints at a 2025 launch for GTA 6, revisiting the iconic setting of Vice City, last featured in 2006’s GTA: Vice City Stories, within the fictional state of Leonida.

Featuring Lucia as one of the game’s lead characters, the trailer showcases her parole interview attire transitioning to scenes of heists and Floridian mayhem, presenting a vibrant world of illegal activities against a backdrop of sun-drenched beaches and neon nightlife.

This installment marks the debut of a female protagonist in the series, a substantial evolution since the voiceless avatars of the game’s early days. Rockstar Games describes GTA 6 as a significant advancement in the series, aiming to deliver an immersive, story-rich open-world experience.

Set to the tune of Tom Petty’s Love is a Long Road, the early release of the trailer, due to an X (formerly known as Twitter) leak, initiates what promises to be an intense build-up leading to the game’s launch. This follows a previous hack that resulted in leaked footage and unverified clips surfacing on TikTok, amplifying the fervor surrounding the upcoming release.